CONTACT THE ENTERPRISE (Everett Herald)

Edmonds Backyard Wildlife Habitat Project: Monthly meetings, dates and times vary, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Free and open to the public. Info: 425-771-0230, edmondsbackyardwildlifehabitat.org.

Skip winter this year, visit Maui instead (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Maui means hula dancers, palm trees and beaches. (Shane T. Garden) It's only about half as big as Rhode Island, but it more than makes up for its size with diverse attractions running from beaches to scenic mountains.

Five Blue-Chip U.S. Golf Vacations (TheStreet.com)

These five golf spots offer great year-round courses and activities for the non-golfer as well.

Fit finds (Denver Post)

The economy may be in the toilet, but that doesn't mean a gal can't dream of a beach and a bikini and a fitness program that joins the two — if only for a week.

Quiet Caribbean island has a flavor all its own (CNN)

The Little Dipper's seven patio tables overlook a twinkling Caribbean. Tonight, the chef -- who's also waiter and hostess -- prepares Creole fish with vegetables. Although the small restaurant is one of the best in Grenada, it's the vista that stands out.